Class Schedule ( 2007 - 2008 )
Class |
Period |
| Physical Science | 1 |
| Teacher Prep. | 2 |
| Physical Science | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| Physical Science | 5 |
| Physical Science | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | 7 |
| Class Objectives |
| * To help students increase their knowledge
base and experiences in science * To develop students who continually strive to learn so they may grow intellectually, socially and morally. * To help students set goals for their future and learn appropriate skills needed to attain those goals.
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| Classroom Rules and Regulations |
| * Students are to remain in their assigned seats
throughout the class period unless directed otherwise by the teacher * No food, drinks or gum allowed in the classroom ( Bottled water is o.k.) * Hats are not to be worn in class * RESPECT other students, the teacher, and yourself. * Absolutely NO FOUL LANGUAGE * Come to class prepared. Make sure you have a pen or pencil, your book and your notes. * Be prepared to work, participate in classroom activities, and have a willingness to learn * Students in the hall without a hall pass or who leave the class without permission are subject to grade reduction and possible suspension (per school regulations) * Visitors are not allowed to attend class.(per school regulations) * Cheating will not be tolerated * 2 hall passes per quarter * I WILL NOT except late work (excluding absences) |
| Course Material |
| Biology * The world of life * Cells- The basic unit of life * Life on Earth * Diversity of Life * Continuity of Life * Invertebrates * Vertebrates * Human Biology * Ecological Interactions |
PHYSICAL SCIENCE * Introduction to science * Matter * Atoms and the periodic table * Structure of Matter * Chemical Reactions * Solutions, acids and bases * Nuclear Changes * Motion and Forces * Work and Energy * The Universe * Planet Earth |
| Student Responsibility |
| * Take notes * Reading and outlining chapter material * Homework * Quizzes and Pop Quizzes * Laboratory * Activities * Chapter Tests- midterms and the final test (cumulative) * No Exemptions from any tests * Science projects and research projects |